Savage Model 99A 250-3000 Solid Frame Lever Action 22″ 1982

SOLD FOR: $1,540.00

LSB#: LSB260421DD006

Make: Savage

Model:  99A

Serial Number: E001177

Year of Manufacture: 1982

Caliber: .250-3000 Savage

Action Type: Lever action, centerfire rifle, with internal rotary magazine

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “Savage Model 99 Series A, Westfield, Mass, USA, Cal 250 Sav”. The receiver is marked on the left side with the serial number.

Barrel Length: 22″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded base screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a Williams adjustable U notch screwed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is two piece smooth walnut, schnabel forend, straight grip, straight comb, and serrated steel buttplate. The LOP is 13 1/2″ from trigger to buttplate. There is light handling wear. Overall this stock is in Excellent condition. 

Magazine Quantity & Condition: Internal with operational cartridge counter.

Type of Finish: Blued, color cased 

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. The rifling is sharp. There is little fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original finish. There is light handling wear. There is some minor corrosion staining on the bolt. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. 

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Box

Our Assessment: This Savage Model 99A is a 1982-production lever-action rifle chambered in the classic .250-3000 Savage cartridge. The Model 99A is a solid-frame variant of Savage’s iconic rotary-magazine lever rifle, known for its strength, reliability, and smooth operation. This example features a 22″ barrel, internal rotary magazine with operational cartridge counter, schnabel forend, straight-grip walnut stock, straight comb, and serrated steel buttplate. The rifle retains its factory sight setup, including a beaded front sight and a Williams adjustable U-notch rear sight, while the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, offering practical optics flexibility.

Condition is Excellent overall, with the rifle retaining approximately 98% of its original blued and color-case finish. The metal shows only light handling wear, with minor corrosion staining on the bolt being the primary noted flaw. The screw heads remain sharp, and all markings are clear and well-defined. The walnut stock set is also in Excellent condition, showing only light handling wear and no chips, cracks, or structural issues, and presents very cleanly with its schnabel forend profile intact.

The bore is outstanding, remaining mostly bright with sharp rifling and very little fouling, rating 9.5/10 in this writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the action functions correctly and the cartridge counter is operational, though the rifle has not been test fired by us. As with any used firearm, a thorough cleaning and inspection are recommended before use. Overall, this is a highly attractive Savage Model 99A in .250-3000 Savage, offering excellent bore condition, strong remaining finish, classic lever-action design, and strong collector and field appeal in a desirable early-1980s configuration. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF